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Subject:Re: roof rack brackets on westy top
From:Karl F. Bloss
Date:Fri, 20 Oct 2000 15:37:09 -0400

Pierre,

The problem with these is that you have to pop them off to raise the top.  I
guess it's the solution if you don't mind that and don't want to put additional
holes in the top.

Regards,

-Karl

> Hi! all
> Thule makes,  what I always called, long legs and long bars for the
> poptop...I have been using them for several years. i use three bars on my
> west, because i usually carry several kayaks or canoes... these bars take
> five minutes to take off..but I can say that i have also been attracted to
> the brackets; but i would have to take the boats off anyway (s), if i wanted
> to put the top up...so what is really the difference? and I am not drilling
> any holes!
> pierre a. lachance
> lac beauport, quebec
> www.geocities.com/lachancepa/
>

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